Been away from the airport? A lot has changed
December 24, 2009 ·
Haven’t flown since last Christmas? Be prepared. Things have changed. Airlines continued to adjust to the tough economy. There are even fewer planes in service, and that can make rebooking after a cancellation tougher. Higher bag fees and new charges can make flying more expensive. And swine flu worries mean you might get a wary [...]
US Airways raises baggage fees by $5
November 27, 2009 ·
US Airways announced a $5 baggage fee increase Wednesday. The fee for a passenger’s first checked bag will rise from $15 to $20 if the fees are prepaid online. Online payment for a second checked bag will jump from $25 to $30. An additional $5 fee will be added for bags checked at the airport, [...]
Continental, American Airlines expand surcharges
November 20, 2009 ·
Major U.S. airlines’ “going to see Grandma” surcharges are piling up this holiday season, and my, what big teeth they have. Continental Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers to expand surcharges for flights on peak travel dates from now through May, according to airline representatives. “Basically, it’s a way of the airlines making [...]
FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays
November 19, 2009 ·
Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem, which lasted about five hours, was fixed around 10 a.m., but it was unclear how long flights would be affected. Doug Church, [...]
Airlines boost on-time arrivals in September
November 9, 2009 ·
The nation’s airlines are offering fewer flights, but at least they’re more likely to arrive on time now. The government said Monday that 86.2 percent of flights operated in September arrived on time. That marked an improvement over August and over September 2008. The best on-time records were posted by Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. [...]
With airlines shrinking, your flight could be cut
November 4, 2009 ·
Airlines are cutting money-losing flights during the current travel slump, and that can cause headaches for passengers who bought tickets on those trips. The airlines will usually rebook a passenger on another flight close to the original schedule. But sometimes the change can mean a delay of several hours — even overnight. Travel experts say [...]
Continental Airlines joins Star Alliance
October 27, 2009 ·
Continental Airlines on Tuesday officially joined the Star Alliance, a move it says will give passengers more options and the airline more places to expand. The Star Alliance is the world’s biggest airline grouping, with 25 members; including United, US Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada. Continental was a member of the SkyTeam alliance, but left [...]
